Kent 20” Torpedo ebike

Somehow, we made it the whole 16 miles without a flat and with our brains intact. Not wanting to give up my precious gym time, I bought two electric pedal-assist bikes. I chose the Kent Electric Mountain Bike 27.5” from Walmart for a couple of reasons. When kent road bike I sold the CrossFit gym and moved to Gainesville, Georgia, I lost all of my MTB-riding friends, so my bike went into storage. This year, I introduced my wife Haley to some local beginner singletrack in our new town of Cleveland, Georgia, and she loved it.

We never wore helmets, of course, because we were teenagers—and teenagers are invincible. From custom paint jobs to personalized fittings, our team can help you create a bike that reflects your personality and preferences. Stand out from the crowd and ride in style with a one-of-a-kind bicycle tailored to your unique taste. For pleasure, the commute, corporate use or ask about our bike part exchange service. Riding an eBike or an eScooter is a fast, easy way to get from class to class, run errands, and even a short commute. They are a great option for students, employees, and visitors to Kent State University.

Everything was going great until I encountered a 11%, 6-degree incline. Even while pedaling and in the highest level of assist, the bike barely had enough torque to push me up the hill. At one point, I smelled burning plastic when it hit me that the smell came from the motor, which was burning hot from overuse. Fully Assembled kent bayside cruiser with Free Delivery in Suffolk County NY 27.5″ Electric Bike Kent Valkarie Class 1 pedal assist. After your purchase we will email you to schedule delivery. If they can swing it, I 100% recommend grabbing a second battery. It’s about the size of a small water bottle and easy to stick in your bag when the family goes on a ride.

kent electric bike

In summary, a 1000W e-bike offers high power output, making it suitable for heavier riders or those who need to tackle hilly terrains. Riders who weigh less may not need the extra wattage, and a lower wattage motor like 750W or 500W may be sufficient for their needs. From sleek electric bikes, road bikes, speed bikes, to rugged mountain bikes and versatile hybrids, our collection caters to every rider’s preference and terrain.

The Electric Cruiser offers three levels of electric assist, with a maximum boost of 20 mph. A very basic LED display indicates battery and power-assist levels but doesn’t include a speedometer or mileage counter. Smaller riders, particularly those riders less than 5 feet 5 inches tall face a real challenge when shopping for an e-bike. Most e-bikes are built in a size well-suited to someone 5 feet 10 inches, but the quality of that fit drops the more someone deviates from that height. The motor of this bike has 1000W power with dual 10.5A LG lithium-ion batteries that will take up to 80 miles. The weight of the electric bike and its aerodynamics also play a role in determining its top speed.

Assuming the frame of your bike is in good shape and nothing has been damaged, replacing tires can be easy. You do not need to replace the entire e-bike if just the tires are having problems. Problems might include a flat tire, a slow leak, or a worn tread pattern that doesn’t grip the road kent hybrid bike anymore. Regardless of what you use your e-bike for, you should know the typical ebike life span. You should also know the general lifespan of the different components that make up your e-bike. With very little maintenance, a high-quality e-bike could easily last 3-5 years without incident.